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Garrison



        Square




















          SITE LOCATION:  2400 E. 20th St.              STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

        CLASSIFICATION:                Park            Located within a commercial and retail area, this park serves as the
        COUNCIL DISTRICT:                    4         grounds for the Garrison Community Center, and a possible space

                                     Central
        PARK DISTRICT:                                 for community gatherings. The park notably features a rectangular
                                                       field and a splash pad, making it appeal to citizens of all ages. Upon
        ESTABLISHED:             1908                  our assessment, Garrison Square can benefit from more shade
        ACREAGE:            3.09 Acres                 opportunities.  Opportunities for improvement include:
                                                       •   Invest in more diverse and resilient landscaping
                                                       •   Improving overall maintenance and cleanliness
        PARK AMENITIES                                 •   Enhance the park’s lighting system to encourage evening visits and
                                                           ensure safety
        •  Benches (3)                                 •   Replace the sprayground equiptment
        •  Bicycle Racks (1)
        •  Drinking Fountain (1)
        •  New Wayfinding Sign (1)
        •  Old Park Sign  (1)
        •  Parking Lot (1)
        •  Playground (1)                     PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
        •  Rectangular Fields (1)             RATING KEY:  0-24 ACCEPTABLE;  25-49 POOR;  50-74 GOOD;  75-100 EXCELLENT
        •  Regulatory Sign (1)
        •  Splash Pad (1)                         UNACCEPTABLE           POOR       ✓   GOOD           EXCELLENT







                                                                                            Comfort/Character-23

                                                                    Usability-11





                                                   Accessibility-11            Amenities-17       TOTAL SCORE


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